Bitcoin Regulatory Counsel
Posted on 1/25/2023
INACTIVE
Square

10,001+ employees

Digital payment processor
Company Overview
Square's mission is to ensure that all businesses are able to participate and thrive in the economy. The company is building infrastrucutre for online payments.
Consulting
Energy
Social Impact
Financial Services
Consumer Goods

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$601.2M

Founded

2009

Headquarters

Oakland, California

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

17%
Locations
San Francisco, CA, USA • Remote in USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
CategoriesNew
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • 8+ years experience at a law firm with bitcoin advisory experience, financial services regulatory agency, or cryptocurrency exchange
  • Superior analytical skills and familiarity with the crypto legal landscape, including regulatory regimes for financial instruments such as securities and commodities laws and regulations, money transmission / money services business laws, banking and payment services regulations, and AML/KYC/sanctions rules
  • Experience handling regulatory and enforcement matters and prior relationships with relevant regulators at the New York Department of Finance and other relevant state and federal agencies
  • High degree of comfort and fluency with computers and technology, and understanding of how technology is applied to business and regulatory problems
  • JD and an active Bar membership and good standing
Responsibilities
  • Maintain a deep understanding of current virtual currency regulations, newly issued guidance, proposed rulemaking and newly effective regulatory requirements that affect Cash App's digital asset offerings
  • Provide counseling to Product Counsel and Compliance for Cash App's bitcoin products and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Engaging with regulators and external partners by providing thought leadership and strategic direction on novel digital currency legal and regulatory issues
  • Work with the bitcoin policy team on reviewing proposed rulemakings, drafting and reviewing comment letters in response to proposed rulemakings and keeping the Cash App legal team apprised of proposed changes to regulations
  • Lead licensing applications and work with the existing team on the management function for required virtual currency licenses
  • Build working relationships with colleagues across multiple Block, Inc. business and legal teams in the US and around the globe